Gerard Roofs

Choosing a roof

The roof is the most dominant feature of a house. From the road, it usually accounts for about a third of the visible area. And from a functional standpoint, it’s above everything – the integrity of the structure below depends on the roof’s performance in wind, rain, heat and cold. Clearly, choosing your roof is a process that demands careful attention.

Replacement roof?
Do your research before you start talking to roofing contractors. With the right new roof, your home’s value can only go up.

Roof for a new home?
Find out how to make informed decisions, so that you’ll always feel good about the roof over your head.

Things to think about

  • Roofing is a specialist, stand-alone trade. It’s not a job for a general builder.
  • If your home is in a coastal location or an area of New Zealand that is known for extreme weather conditions, you need to choose your roofing system very carefully to avoid problems with corrosion, leaks and system failure.
  • For any location, a quality product competently installed by a roofing specialist is essential if you want to avoid leaky building problems in the future.
  • Compare warranties when choosing a roofing system – some last longer and are more comprehensive than others.
  • Roof quotations can be complex and deceiving. Make sure yours include all costs - such as building paper, roof battens and other roof-related materials - so you can compare ‘like with like’.

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